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Pakistan has requested UNESCO consideration for which two archaeological sites for inclusion in the World Heritage List?
A. Harappa and Mohenjo-daro
B. Rani Ghat and Banbhore
C. Taxila and Takht-i-Bahi
D. Rohtas Fort and Makli
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan requested UNESCO support for inclusion of Rani Ghat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Port of Banbhore in Sindh in the World Heritage List.
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Pakistan's security forces killed how many militants attempting to cross the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, according to an ISPR statement reported on 4 September 2026?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
Correct Answer: C
ISPR said security forces detected the movement and killed 15 militants after an engagement lasting about 36 hours.
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According to the World Bank's latest commodity update, by how much did its energy price index rise in August 2026?
A. 4.0%
B. 5.7%
C. 8.8%
D. 10.1%
Correct Answer: C
The World Bank reported an 8.8% rise in its energy price index, with natural gas and crude oil among the major contributors.
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The IMF recently reached a staff-level agreement with Senegal for a lending programme worth approximately how much?
A. $1.2 billion
B. $1.8 billion
C. $2.2 billion
D. $3.5 billion
Correct Answer: C
The IMF and Senegal reached a staff-level agreement on an approximately $2.2 billion three-year lending programme.
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According to recent cybersecurity assessments, AI-enhanced cyberattacks are increasingly threatening which critical sector?
A. Textile industry
B. Energy infrastructure
C. Tourism industry
D. Agriculture only
Correct Answer: B
Increasing digital connectivity has made energy infrastructure an important target for AI-assisted cyberattacks, including attacks on operational technology.
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Which IMF official warned in September 2026 that rising bond yields in advanced economies could undermine debt progress in developing countries?
A. Ajay Banga
B. Kristalina Georgieva
C. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
D. Christine Lagarde
Correct Answer: B
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that higher borrowing costs could reverse fiscal progress in developing and low-income economies.
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Australia and the United States recently announced approximately how much combined funding to support Pacific Island nations?
A. $280 million
B. $400 million
C. $580 million
D. $1 billion
Correct Answer: C
Australia and the United States announced about $580 million in combined support for Pacific Island nations.
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What is the primary scientific purpose of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope?
A. Studying Earth's climate
B. Exploring mysteries of astrophysics and cosmology
C. Monitoring solar storms only
D. Searching for minerals on Mars
Correct Answer: B
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is designed to investigate major questions in astrophysics and cosmology, including cosmic expansion and exoplanets.
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Which two countries are increasingly developing technologies such as manoeuvrable satellites and spaceplanes for potential military operations in space?
A. Russia and India
B. France and Germany
C. United States and China
D. Japan and South Korea
Correct Answer: C
The United States and China are increasingly developing manoeuvrable satellites, spaceplanes, jamming systems and other counter-space technologies.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a new regional security framework during his September 2026 visit to which country?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Egypt
C. Türkiye
D. UAE
Correct Answer: B
During his visit to Egypt, Xi Jinping called for consideration of a new Middle Eastern regional security framework.
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Under IMF-linked reforms reported in September 2026, Pakistan is expected to phase out Export Processing Zones and Special Economic Zones by which year?
A. 2030
B. 2032
C. 2035
D. 2040
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan is expected to phase out existing EPZ and SEZ tax incentives by 2035 under IMF-linked economic reforms.
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Pakistan is currently implementing the CPEC Action Plan covering which period?
A. 2024–2028
B. 2025–2029
C. 2026–2030
D. 2027–2031
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan reviewed implementation of the CPEC Action Plan 2025–2029, with greater private-sector participation encouraged under CPEC Phase II.
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Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to increase bilateral trade to what level within the next two years?
A. $100 million
B. $150 million
C. $200 million
D. $500 million
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan agreed to strengthen their economic partnership and target bilateral trade of $200 million within two years.
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The global boom in AI data centres is sharply increasing demand for which supporting infrastructure?
A. Only semiconductor fabrication plants
B. Power and cooling equipment
C. Satellite navigation equipment
D. Smartphone displays
Correct Answer: B
AI data-centre construction is driving strong demand for transformers, electrical systems and advanced cooling equipment.
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Which country's finance minister nominee pledged on 2 September 2026 to advance large-scale AI 'mega projects'?
A. Japan
B. South Korea
C. Singapore
D. Malaysia
Correct Answer: B
South Korea's finance minister nominee pledged to accelerate large-scale AI investment projects while capitalizing on the semiconductor boom.
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At a recent G20 technology meeting, the United States promoted which approach toward AI regulation?
A. Complete prohibition of generative AI
B. A hands-off regulatory approach
C. UN control of AI models
D. Mandatory government ownership of AI systems
Correct Answer: B
US officials urged G20 members to avoid creating unnecessary new AI regulatory regimes and promoted the Carolina Principles.
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Approximately what share of global oil trade passes through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 20%
D. 40%
Correct Answer: C
The Strait of Hormuz is a major global energy chokepoint and historically accounts for roughly one-fifth of global oil flows.
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Brent crude traded around which level on 2 September 2026 amid renewed US-Iran hostilities?
A. $75 per barrel
B. $85 per barrel
C. $95 per barrel
D. $105 per barrel
Correct Answer: C
Brent crude was trading around $95 per barrel as renewed US-Iran hostilities heightened concerns over Middle Eastern energy supplies.
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Which UN official praised Pakistan's contributions to regional peace and security during the SCO summit?
A. António Guterres
B. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
C. Rafael Grossi
D. Ajay Banga
Correct Answer: A
UN Secretary-General António Guterres appreciated Pakistan's constructive role in multilateral diplomacy and its contributions to regional peace and security.
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Pakistan proposed establishing which new mechanism during its SCO chairmanship?
A. SCO Digital Currency Bank
B. SCO Sovereign AI Infrastructure and Governance Framework
C. SCO Space Agency
D. SCO Cyber Defence Army
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan proposed an SCO sovereign AI infrastructure and governance framework to promote responsible and inclusive AI development.